A New Standard for Construction Inductions: innDex Launches Two-Stage Approvals to Strengthen Supply Chain Accountability

The construction industry is changing… and fast. Expectations around accountability, efficiency and workforce visibility are rising, driven by clients who want tighter control and supply chains that need smarter ways of working. As sites scale and project demands intensify, one thing has become crystal clear:

The traditional induction process is no longer enough.

Traditionally, operatives submitted their inductions and everything went straight to the main contractor. That meant one team carried the burden of verification for the entire project, checking certifications, chasing subcontractors and dealing with incomplete submissions.

Now, the industry is pushing for something better and this is why innDex is introducing a new option for main contractors, a two-stage induction process designed to bring greater accountability, efficiency and quality across the supply chain.

A Shift in Accountability Across the Supply Chain.

Major UK clients have been asking a crucial question:
Why is the main contractor responsible for validating workforce information that the supply chain should already know?

This pressure has sparked a shift in expectations. Instead of placing all responsibility on principal contractors, businesses are now looking towards a more collective, shared approach.

That’s why innDex is introducing a new optional two-stage review model, giving main contractors greater flexibility in how they manage their inductions.

Enter the two-stage review model.

This emerging standard places first-line accountability with the subcontractor. They validate the workforce information before it ever reaches the main contractor. That means:

• Better quality from the outset
• Fewer delays
• Less administrative burden at the top
• A clearer picture of which subcontractors take compliance seriously

Main contractors who prefer to retain full oversight and continue with the traditional single-stage process can absolutely do so. Nothing changes unless they choose it.

The two-stage approach exists to offer more choice, more control and more flexibility. It’s a cleaner, more efficient and fairer way of working, for those who want it.

Reducing Admin Load, Improving Workflow.

Let’s be honest, no main contractor enjoys chasing missing certificates or rejecting inductions that should have been checked long before they arrived. It slows down onboarding, drains resource time and creates friction across projects.

A two-stage process cleans that up.

When subcontractors take ownership of their own workforce submissions, by the time an induction reaches the main contractor:

• The details are more likely complete and accurate
• Documents are more likely to be correct
• The approval process moves faster
• Fewer people get held up at the gate

More importantly, it stops compliance becoming a “tick box task” and turns it into a shared responsibility.

The Operational and Commercial Advantages.

The commercial benefits are huge and they go far beyond admin efficiency.

1. Better Risk Management

When subcontractors actively validate their teams, the main contractor has more reliable data and better protection against competency-related risks.

2. Stronger Supply Chain Performance

With clear ownership, it becomes easy to identify which subcontractors consistently meet standards and which don’t.

3. Faster Access to Site

Cleaner data means quicker approvals, fewer bottlenecks and a smoother start to every workday.

4. A More Professional, Transparent Process

Clients are increasingly demanding visibility. A structured, multi-stage review process demonstrates maturity, governance and operational excellence.

Flexibility That Matches Modern Project Needs.

Not every project works the same way and that’s exactly why the two-stage model is resonating across the industry.

Some contractors use the first stage purely as a competency check. Others use it as a deeper compliance review. The second stage becomes the final access control point. It’s flexible enough to suit different workflows while still delivering the oversight and control clients expect.

The best part? You can enable it at company level or choose specific projects that benefit most from this added structure.

A More Collaborative Future for Construction Compliance.

Two-stage inductions are more than a feature, they represent a broader shift in how the industry views compliance and workforce management.

We’re moving from…

• One team carrying all the weight
•  Endless admin cycles
•  Poor visibility
•  Reactive problem-solving

…to a world where:

• Accountability is shared
• Processes are cleaner
• Workflows are faster
• Everyone plays their part
• Main contractors retain full control without the burden

This isn’t just operational efficiency, it’s cultural evolution.

Want stronger compliance, fewer delays and better supply chain accountability? Get in contact today.